Herbert Francis Lister (4 October 1939 – July 2007) was an English professional

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who played as a centre-forward. He began his career with

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before signing for

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where he made 153 appearances. He later signed for

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, making 56 appearances and scoring 16 goals. He later played for

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and

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Personal life

After retiring from football he ran a newsagents and post office, as well as working as a taxi driver.

References

1939 births 2007 deaths English men's footballers Manchester City F.C. players Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players Rochdale A.F.C. players People from Miles Platting Men's association football forwards English Football League players 20th-century English sportsmen {{England-footy-forward-1940s-stub